How to find a cleaning company for your workplace

Carrying out a few simple steps before you make a decision will increase the chances of finding a cleaning service that meets all of your requirements without the hassle.

Assess your needs

What is it exactly that your office needs? Does it need a deep clean with tasks such as stain removal and carpet cleaning? Do you need cleaners to come in everyday or just once a week? How long do you need them to spend there? As well as the main office space, you’ll also need to think about additional rooms such as kitchens and washrooms that might need cleaning too. Make a list of all of the services that you need so that when you start approaching cleaning companies you are ready to state exactly what you want without getting sold any unnecessary extras.

Do your research

Research is key, not only for finding the best value services but also for reading online reviews and making sure that you’re choosing a reputable and reliable cleaning company. First of all, take a look at cleaning companies that are within a close proximity to your workplace and make sure that they serve your area. Next, check out what services they offer - do they match what you’re looking for? View the website and see how experienced they are and if they have a registered address and contact details. Another vital part of the process is reading online reviews and ratings to assess them on criteria such as if they’re efficient and thorough, if current customers would recommend them, and if the service was satisfactory and good value for money.

Get a quote

Most cleaning companies will offer quotes either on their website pricing page, by getting you to submit a form, or calling a contact number. You should always double check what the quote includes, e.g vacuuming and mopping, stain removal services, dusting around computers and telephones. Once you have a breakdown of cost, you can start to compare with other services to get the best deal.

Read the terms and conditions

It’s easy to get tied into contracts with cleaning companies so make sure you read the terms and conditions to see what happens if you want to cancel at any time. Also read the small print on last minute cancellations, what happens if you’re not satisfied with the service, and if there are any extra fees or charges that you need to be aware of. Having this covered will mean avoiding any nasty surprises down the line.

Once you’ve assessed your needs, carried out the research and received some quotes, all that’s left to do is choose the cleaning company. Carrying out these steps beforehand should help ensure that you make the right choice for your company.